Happy 7th birthday to us! Listen now for reflections, announcements, hopes, and gratitude. Links to all the things we talked about: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/memes-in-mail-148297381" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here's the information about the zine</a> (including some changes from what we said in the ep!) <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/anticapitalist-143069766" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read our punk guides here</a> <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/hrpshop/punk-guides" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download them here</a> <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/hrpshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here’s all of our new merch</a>, including our calendar and the Rufio memorial sticker <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our Patreon</a> at any tier to get memes in the mail!! <a href="https://throne.com/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here’s our Throne Wishlist</a> <a href="https://larkmalakai.com/welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here’s Lark’s other art</a> And here’s a big thing we forgot to talk about: <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/book-recommendations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our community roundup</a> of Fantasy books written by people who don’t suck (probably)!

7 Years of Hashtag Ruthless!

Today we are discussing season 2, episode 16 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Q Who.”&nbsp; <a href="http://patreon.com/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Patreon version</a>&nbsp;of this episode contains ~7 minutes of bonus content about niche Star Trek costumes, Assimilation², and our “what nice things have you done lately?” segment featuring banana bread, Salsa Daddy, and Rufio. <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/hrpshop/rufio-memorial-sticker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here's the Rufio memorial sticker.</a> Find the image roundup&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/thegaylyplanet/q-who" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">for this episode here!</a> Send us your&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cozy Corner content here</a>! <a href="https://instagram.com/hashtagruthlesspods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/hashtagruthless.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> Find your hosts upon the internet:Check out <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/art-by-lark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lark's art</a>, his <a href="https://larkmalakai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, and his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melancholymalarkey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram</a>Follow Jessie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livefromdetroit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jessiedetroit.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> 👇🏾 Get your books here and we'll make a little money from the sale!&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Physical or eBooks on Bookshop</a><a href="https://libro.fm/playlists/hashtag-ruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio books on Libro</a> <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out our rad merch</a> <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for our newsletter</a>&nbsp;to stay up to date on what we are doing! Want to support us in other ways? Here’s&nbsp;<a href="http://hashtagruthless.com/supportourwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a comprehensive breakdown</a>&nbsp;of all the ways you can do so!&nbsp; Music credit: "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>&nbsp;-edited from the original-"Inner Light" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Q Who: Star Trek TNG s2e16

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The Emperor's New Groove [TEASER]

Today we are discussing season 2, episode 15 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Pen Pals.”&nbsp; <a href="http://patreon.com/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Patreon version</a>&nbsp;of this episode contains ~4 minutes of bonus content about stirrup leggings, horror movies, birthday adventures, and delicious recipes. <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/hrpshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out all our rad new merch!</a> Please consider&nbsp;<a href="http://patreon.com/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">joining our Patreon or sticker club</a>—our Patrons are the only reason we can make Hashtag Ruthless happen! Send us your&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cozy Corner content here</a>! <a href="https://instagram.com/hashtagruthlesspods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/hashtagruthless.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> Find your hosts upon the internet:Check out <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/art-by-lark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lark's art</a>, his <a href="https://larkmalakai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, and his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melancholymalarkey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram</a>Follow Jessie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livefromdetroit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jessiedetroit.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> 👇🏾 Get your books here and we'll make a little money from the sale!&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Physical or eBooks on Bookshop</a><a href="https://libro.fm/playlists/hashtag-ruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio books on Libro</a> <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for our newsletter</a>&nbsp;to stay up to date on what we are doing! Find the image roundup&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/thegaylyplanet/pen-pals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">for this episode here!</a> Want to support us in other ways? Here’s&nbsp;<a href="http://hashtagruthless.com/supportourwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a comprehensive breakdown</a>&nbsp;of all the ways you can do so!&nbsp; Music credit: "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>&nbsp;-edited from the original-"Inner Light" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Pen Pals: Star Trek TNG s2e15

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Wicked: For Good (2025) [TEASER]

Today we are discussing season 2, episode 14 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Icarus Factor.”&nbsp; <a href="http://patreon.com/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Patreon version</a>&nbsp;of this episode contains ~10 minutes of bonus content about our shared excessive use of the word “like” when we get excited, straight couples in media that we actually like, and our “what nice thing have you done lately” segment, featuring renaissance festivals, supporting cool artists, and homemade ice cream.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This is your sign to join our patreon and/or sticker club!</a> Use the code GAYYULETIDE when you sign up for an annual membership and get 15% off. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hashtagruthless/gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Or use this link </a>to give a membership to someone you love! <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/hrpshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We’ve added so many cool new things to our shop!</a> It would make our day if you’d give it a look--our stickers are on sale through the end of the year! Also there are still a handful of our super-limited-run wall calendar available! Find the image roundup&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/thegaylyplanet/the-icarus-factor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">for this episode here!</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/hashtagruthlesspods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/hashtagruthless.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> Find your hosts upon the internet:Check out <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/art-by-lark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lark's art</a>, his <a href="https://larkmalakai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, and his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melancholymalarkey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram</a>Follow Jessie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livefromdetroit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jessiedetroit.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> 👇🏾 Get your books here and we'll make a little money from the sale!&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Physical or eBooks on Bookshop</a><a href="https://libro.fm/playlists/hashtag-ruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio books on Libro</a> <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for our newsletter</a>&nbsp;to stay up to date on what we are doing! Want to support us in other ways? Here’s&nbsp;<a href="http://hashtagruthless.com/supportourwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a comprehensive breakdown</a>&nbsp;of all the ways you can do so!&nbsp; Music credit: "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>&nbsp;-edited from the original-

 The Icarus Factor: Star Trek TNG s2e14

Today we are discussing season 2, episode 13 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Time Squared.”&nbsp; <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Patreon version</a>&nbsp;of this episode contains ~10 minutes of bonus content about Rufio's internal chronometer, a weird dream Lark had, cocktail hour, and our “what nice things have you done lately?” segment featuring foster kittens and ocean adventures! Use the code GAYYULETIDE to get 15% off <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">annual patreon/sticker club&nbsp;memberships</a> - this applies to upgrades to current memberships too (I think)! Check out our <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/hrpshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new merch here</a> Read our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/anticapitalist-143069766" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Punk Guides here</a>, or <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/hrpshop/punk-guides" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">download them here</a> Find the image roundup&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/thegaylyplanet/time-squared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">for this episode here!</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/hashtagruthlesspods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/hashtagruthless.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> Send us your&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cozy Corner content here</a>! Find your hosts upon the internet:Check out <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/art-by-lark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lark's art</a>, his <a href="https://larkmalakai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, and his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melancholymalarkey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram</a>Follow Jessie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livefromdetroit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jessiedetroit.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> 👇🏾 Get your books here and we'll make a little money from the sale!&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Physical or eBooks on Bookshop</a><a href="https://libro.fm/playlists/hashtag-ruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio books on Libro</a> <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for our newsletter</a>&nbsp;to stay up to date on what we are doing! Want to support us in other ways? Here’s&nbsp;<a href="http://hashtagruthless.com/supportourwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a comprehensive breakdown</a>&nbsp;of all the ways you can do so!&nbsp; Music credit: "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>&nbsp;-edited from the original-

 Time Squared: Star Trek TNG s2e13

We’re unexpectedly off this week, so as compensation we’re unlocking the full version of our Patreon bonus episode about Serenity (2005).&nbsp; We’ve got a TON of stuff to tell you about—<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/newsletters/november-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">you can read all about it here!</a> Find the image roundup&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/thegaylyplanet/serenity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">for this episode here!</a> theme song: Music from <a href="https://filmmusic.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io</a>"Industrial Music Box" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://incompetech.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://incompetech.com</a>)License: CC BY (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)</a> *Please consider&nbsp;<a href="http://patreon.com/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">joining our Patreon or sticker club</a>—our Patrons are the only reason we can make Hashtag Ruthless happen! Send us your&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cozy Corner content here</a>! Find your hosts upon the internet:Check out <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/art-by-lark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lark's art</a>, his <a href="https://larkmalakai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, and his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melancholymalarkey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram</a>Follow Jessie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livefromdetroit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jessiedetroit.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> 👇🏾 Get your books here and we'll make a little money from the sale!&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Physical or eBooks on Bookshop</a><a href="https://libro.fm/playlists/hashtag-ruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio books on Libro</a> <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for our newsletter</a>&nbsp;to stay up to date on what we are doing! Want to support us in other ways? Here’s&nbsp;<a href="http://hashtagruthless.com/supportourwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a comprehensive breakdown</a>&nbsp;of all the ways you can do so!&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/hashtagruthlesspods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/hashtagruthless.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a><a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out our rad merch</a><a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/supportourwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here are all the ways you can support us</a>

UNLOCKED! Serenity Full Episode

Today we are discussing season 2, episode 12 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Royale.”&nbsp; <a href="http://patreon.com/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Patreon version</a>&nbsp;of this episode contains ~8 minutes of bonus content about Twin Peaks, Cassettes, and our “what nice things have you done lately,” segment, featuring fall feasts and dog birthdays. Find the image roundup&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/thegaylyplanet/the-royale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">for this episode here!</a> Please consider&nbsp;<a href="http://patreon.com/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">joining our Patreon or sticker club</a>—our Patrons are the only reason we can make Hashtag Ruthless happen!Want to support us in other ways? Here’s&nbsp;<a href="http://hashtagruthless.com/supportourwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a comprehensive breakdown</a>&nbsp;of all the ways you can do so!&nbsp; Send us your&nbsp;<a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cozy Corner content here</a>! <a href="https://instagram.com/hashtagruthlesspods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/hashtagruthless.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> Find your hosts upon the internet:Check out <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/art-by-lark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lark's art</a>, his <a href="https://larkmalakai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, and his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melancholymalarkey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram</a>Follow Jessie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livefromdetroit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jessiedetroit.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> 👇🏾 Get your books here and we'll make a little money from the sale!&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/hashtagruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Physical or eBooks on Bookshop</a><a href="https://libro.fm/playlists/hashtag-ruthless" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio books on Libro</a> <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for our newsletter</a>&nbsp;to stay up to date on what we are doing! <a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out our rad merch</a><a href="https://hashtagruthless.com/supportourwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here are all the ways you can support us</a> Music credit: "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>&nbsp;-edited from the original- "Inner Light" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Royale: Star Trek TNG s2e12

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The Gayly Planet: The Final Fronqueer is a humorous, yet ruthless, podcast where two queer nerds talk about Star Trek: The Next Generation, one episode at a time.Hosted by Lark Malakai Grey and Jessie Blount of Hashtag Ruthless Productions.

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